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Your phone is about to stop being yours. — Starting September 2026, a silent update, nonconsensually pushed by Google, will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with Google, sign… (keepandroidopen.org)
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[–] 1 point 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Apk scamming? What's that? People trying to get proprietary apps and getting scammed?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Some people aren't tech savvy, so let me start by saying that you should lower your expectations lol

    The scam is basically scammer sending an .apk file saying that it's important file like invitation, important letter, tax letter, bank statement, etc. and that the victim has to install the app to proceed

    The app then basically become a keylogger that steals passwords and PINs, or other kind of malicious act

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